Italian Pasta and Beans - Rachel Tritsch

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 ribs of celery, diced
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can of chili beans (or kidney beans that have been drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15 oz) can of white beans ( I like to use cannellini)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (measured when uncooked)
• fresh parmesan to top